The Economic Feasibility and Sensitivity Analysis of Carbon Capture and Utilization in Indonesian Coal-Fired Power Plants

Authors

  • Yohanes Dwi Anggoro Directorate of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resource, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Dedy Priambodo Directorate of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resource, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Suparman Suparman Directorate of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resource, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Heni Susiati Directorate of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resource, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Sriyana Sriyana Directorate of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resource, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Moch. Djoko Birmano Directorate of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resource, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Dimas Irawan Directorate of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resource, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Fepriadi Fepriadi Directorate of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resource, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Agus Aryanto Directorate of Environment, Maritime, Natural Resource, and Nuclear Policy, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.17516

Keywords:

Economic Feasibility, Carbon Capture and Storage, Coal-Fired Power Plants

Abstract

This study explores the economic feasibility of implementing Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies in Indonesian coal-fired power plants (CFPPs). CCS/CCUS is seen as crucial to achieving net-zero emissions by capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and either storing it underground or utilizing it for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). However, the application of these technologies results in a significant increase in the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) due to higher capital and operational expenses. The study compares CFPPs without CCS, with CCS, and with CCUS, analyzing key financial indicators like Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period (PP), and Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR). Additionally, sensitivity analyses on carbon tax, electricity prices, and EOR benefit-sharing are conducted to assess the conditions under which these technologies become financially viable. The findings suggest that while CCS technology is economically challenging, CCUS, particularly when integrated with EOR, shows better economic performance. For Indonesia to achieve net-zero targets, a carbon tax of at least $107.3/ton CO2 and electricity prices above $0.18/kWh are recommended to make CCUS economically competitive.

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Published

2025-08-20

How to Cite

Anggoro, Y. D., Priambodo, D., Suparman, S., Susiati, H., Sriyana, S., Birmano, M. D., … Aryanto, A. (2025). The Economic Feasibility and Sensitivity Analysis of Carbon Capture and Utilization in Indonesian Coal-Fired Power Plants. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 15(5), 747–754. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.17516

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Vol. 15 No. 5 (2025)

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